1967 Map of Birney

Settlement is centered on the town of Birney, where the Birney Cem and local pumping stations mark the human footprint. The topography rises sharply away from the river valley toward landmarks like Battle Butte and the Pyramid Birney (USFS) Butte, while the Brewster Landing Field suggests the vast distances and logistical needs of mid-century Montana ranching life. The confluence of Hanging Woman Creek and the main river further illustrates the drainage patterns that dictated the placement of these legacy homesteads.